“In concluding the initial appointment contract, Eskom and Mr Molefe agreed on pension terms that would have allowed to retire at 50, which is in contravention of Eskom pension and provident fund rules.”

Molefe was re-appointed to the position earlier this month following a dispute about his R30 million pension payout when he stepped down last year after the Public Protector's State of Capture Report revealed details of his relationship with the controversial Gupta family.

BOARD'S MISTAKES MADE IN GOOD FAITH, BUT…

The inter-ministerial committee says it believes the mistakes made by the Eskom board in its decision to reinstate Eskom’s CEO were made in good faith.

But, in the interest of good governance, it can't be condoned.

“This decision does not purport to be a reflection on Mr Molefe, in fact, the IMC took heart from the well-publicised statement that he made on 11 November 2016.”

Molefe announced his resignation in November 2016.

At the time Molefe said he was not properly treated by the former Public Protector Advocate Thuli Madonsela in her investigation.